MDS Coordinator

Goldwater Care; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k following 6 months of service

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Clinton, Illinois is seeking an MDS Coordinator responsible for managing Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants must have current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, with a preference for long-term care experience. The role involves assessing new admissions, coordinating interdisciplinary participation in MDS completion, and maintaining accurate schedules and documentation. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Experience in long-term care settings is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Complete all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents for billing compliance.
• Conduct MDS reviews for resource utilization.
• Communicate care levels to staff for new admissions.
• Coordinate MDS completion with interdisciplinary teams as per regulations.
• Maintain accurate schedules for MDS assessments.
• Ensure correct data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
• Verify electronic submissions and maintain records.

Skills

Long Term Care Experience

Communication in English

Education

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current state licensure

Job description

TheMDS Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
• Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
• Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards.
• Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay.
• Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
• Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure
• Long Term Care Experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.